Effects of 12 Weeks of Physical-Cognitive Dual-Task Training on Executive Functions, Depression, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life in Older Adult Women: A Randomized Pilot Study

Marcelo de Maio Nascimento (), Paula Andreatta Maduro, Pâmala Morais Bagano Rios, Lara dos Santos Nascimento, Carolina Nascimento Silva, Matthias Kliegel and Andreas Ihle
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Marcelo de Maio Nascimento: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil
Paula Andreatta Maduro: University Hospital of the Federal University Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil
Pâmala Morais Bagano Rios: Department of Psychology, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil
Lara dos Santos Nascimento: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil
Carolina Nascimento Silva: Department of Psychology, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina 56304-917, Brazil
Matthias Kliegel: Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
Andreas Ihle: Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: This study aims to examine the effects of 12 weeks of physical-cognitive dual-task training on cognition, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life in older women (n = 44; 66.20 ± 4.05 years). Of these, 22 were randomly allocated to the dual-task training (DT) group, and 22 participated in the activities of the education control group (CG). Assessments were performed at baseline, at the end of 12 weeks of intervention, and after 12 weeks of follow-up using the following instruments: Trail Making Test parts A and B, ΔTMT (B-A), Stroop test parts A, B, C, and ΔStroop (C-B), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), sleep quality (PSQI), quality of life (SF-36). The results showed a positive and significant time-group interaction for two cognitive domains (TMT and Stroop). No time-group interaction effect was indicated for depression and sleep quality perception. There was a positive and significant interaction effect between time and group for three SF-36 subcategories (physical function, physical role, and general health). Our training protocol was not able to improve depressive symptoms and sleep quality. On the other hand, DT training was able to promote the performance of executive functions and the physical and mental component summary of the quality of life with lasting effects of up to 12 weeks after the intervention.

Keywords: aging; cognition; executive function; health perception (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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